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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
A German Matchmaker committed sui

German Matchmaker committed sui
eide few days ago at Mazatlan in very
singular way. He first filed his pockets
with lead, then cut his throat with razor
and jumped into the bay. He, however,
managed to kill himself, but was not like
the famous Frenchman who tried to kill
himself by hanging, shooting, poison and
drowning. He went to a post overhang-
ing the sea, fastened the rope to 1T and
placed the other end around his neck,
then jumped off and at the same time
fred his pistol at his temple. The jar
destroyed his aim, the bullet cutting the
rope he fell into the sea, and swallowed go
much salt water which acted as an emetic,
thus destroying the poison, and wave
washed him ashore.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
University Notes.

The attendance at the literary societies
was very good, Notwithstanding the at
fractions of the theater. The members
are patriotic, and the reporter thinks it
proper 70 record that prominent men,
Der of the Atheneum actually refused a
theater ticket, rather than desert his post.
The programme o. the evening was car
ried out as follows: Mr.. Bumpass, essay
list; Mr.. Clopton, declaimer; and Mr.. Al
len, orator.
The question for discussion was: ere
solved, That the civilized nations of the
world should establish an international
board of arbitration" Affirmative: Coop
or, Collins, White. Negative: Smith,
Clorton, Highsmith. The question was
we'll handled, and the decision of the
judges was in favor of the negative.
1t was noticed that some of the de-
bators spoke extempore, and simply with
out preparation, being appointed to fill
vacancies of absentees. This Is a new
feature of the Athenn@um, and seems to
work admirably.
The Rusk society was ennaged in hand
ling the womans' suffrage question. The
debate was very good.
The graduates of the law and academic
departments have decided to hold their
elections for representatives next Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock.
Many new volumes have been added to
the library within the past few days.
Among them the works of Augustus Hare,
Darwin, Gladstone's House of Commons,
etc.
The moot court system has been regu-
larly established in the law department
and the students hold court every Satur-
day morning. ,
The moot court, in the law department
of the University, held its first session
yesterday, with Hon. o. M. Roberts as
presiding judge, and Messrs. Milton
White and f. E. Wilcox, of the senior law
as associate justices.
The first case called was one involving
the equitable question of vendors lien
and was ably argued by Messrs. Austin
and Andrews for the plaintiff, and
Messrs. Ballew and S. B. Dabney, foI
the defendant. The court will meet every
Saturday, at II o'clock, until the close OF
thu present session of the University, and
the questions submitted are gotten up by
Gov. Roberts and Judge Gould, the pro
fessors. Everything is carried on in true
court style, that is, the students are re
ouired to file their suits just as is done il
the courts of the country, and required tt
be correct in their pleadings.
Its sessions are open, and the public
who feel an interest in the University
the lawyers of the city, especially, are in
vited to come and attend its meetings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
GOSSIP.

Mr.. Jones, of Pamela, was excused yes
terday afternoon from attendance IN the
house.
The secret session held by the commit
tee in the Willis case covered good deal
of anxiety.
Commencing tomorrow the legisla
ture has just twenty-one days of its So
sixty day period remaining.
The friends of the University land bill,
very kindly towards Senator Simkins for
the active part he took in the matter.
The Willis investigating committee
were not ready yesterday to report, and
may not be ready for day or SO yet. In
the meantime, hope and fear hang evenly
suspended.
The senate passed six measures yester-
day, all of them of more than usual i'm
portance. The near approach of the
Sabbath, and a good rest probably spur
red them up considerably.
The bill which passed the senate yester-
day, giving exclusive control to the Uni
versity regents of the University lands,
was got into the house through Senator
GIasscock's efforts, within an hour after
its passage in the senate. 1t will revolu-
tionize University interests, and greatly
improve University prospects, it is
claimed, if it becomes Law. 1t is mat
ter of more than special interest to this
section of the state.
1t is thought little singular that the
windows of the house and senate are SO
uniformly dirty, when there are nine por-
,ers up at the capitol now, at daily cost
of SIS. Members complain, too, that a
porter can't be found when a committee
room is to be opened and lighted. Dem
ocratic economy hasn't been too closely
followed in appointing help, but the most
rigid economy in service seems to be
practised by the appointees.
The proposed new county of Willie will
we'll nigh paralyze Milan, and hurt Will.
hanson, also, most seriously. Travis il
but slightly affected, but petitions against
the creation of Willie are beginning to
flow in freely from all portions of the
district from which the new county is to
be carved. The matter, it is understood
will give rise to a considerable struggle in
both houses. Senator Glasscock has filed
already, two big petitions against it
from citizens right within the bounds OF
the proposed new county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

Total DEFICIENCIES .....'...... .."...S 'oV1 Do
House joint resolution No. Is, amend
ing section II, article 7, of the constltu-
ton, to permit university funds to be in
vested in state, county and United States
bonds, the same as school funds, was
adopted.
The committee on contested elections
reported in favor of the incumbents-
Messrs. Pope, of Marshall; and Snowalter,
of Webb county, retaining their seats, and
the report was adopted.
Mr.. Groce introduced bill amending
article 1852, of the revised statutes, so as
to avoid double assessments happening,
both on lands and mortgage notes on the
lands.
House bills passed as follows:
Prohibiting the gift, sale or loan OF
deadly weapons to minors.
Allowing penitentiary chaplalns each,
5000 salary.
Providing that railroads refusing to re-
ceive or transport freight and passengers,
shall pay to the aggrieved party
all damages sustained with
costs of suit, and in cases of property,
special damages at the rate of 10 per cent
per month, upon the value of the property
at the time of shipment for the wilful OF
negligent detention thereof, beyond the
time reasonably necessary for its trans
portation; provided, that in all suits
against such corporations the burden OF
proof shall be on the corporations, to
show that the delay was not wilful or neg
ligent.
Amending article 951, of the statutes
relative to reports by county officers OF
moneys collected by them.
The general school bill was taken up as
the special order, the pending question
being the adoption of the johnson BILL
which former provides for option by
counties as to adopting the county super
intendent system in counties having over
$4,000 of the school fund.
A motion to table led to call of the
house, and stopped further consideration
of the bill.
Pending the call, house bill to punish
the practice and preaching of polyga
nous doctrines in this state passed.
The house adjourned until $50 o'clool
Saturday morning.
SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The house was called to order by tn.
speaker. Prayer by Rev. DIR. Smoo'
chaplain of the senate.
Mr.. Latimer took occasion to call at
tention to carricatures placed on his desS
and denounced the author of them, who
ever he might be, as "a villainous pupP.
and scoundrel."
Mr.. Latimer has been introducing
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
To Lease.

On favorable terms, 44,800 acres of
land in Hansford, Ochiltree and Sherman
counties, being alternate sections, prop
erty of estate of F. p. James 81 Co.
For information as to sections and for
lease, address or apply to Messrs. O. II.
Johns Sons, Austin, Texas; Hon. Jacob
Waelder, San Antonio, Texas; or Estate
F. p. James, Broadway and Fiftyrsixth
street, New York City.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

DIR. BRACES ComouND OXYGEN
METHOD of treating disease has become
so deservedly popular that to meet the
increasing demands from persons living
at distance, or those physically unable
to come to his Office, he is now sending to
any part of the county his PoRrABLs
COMPOUND OXYGEN for the cure of Con.
sumption, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh,
Dyspepsia and Nervous Diseases.
Call on or address him at 919 Congress
avenue, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

Every person is interested in their own
affairs, and if this meets the eye of any
one who is suffering from the effects of
a torpid liver, we will admit that he is
interested in getting we'll. Get a bottle
of Prickly Ash Bitters, use it as directed,
and you will always be glad you read this
item
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
ADVICE 10 MOTHERS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best remedy for diarrhpa. 25c. bottle
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

Recently at the Josefino college, in the
City of Mexico, youth named Ramon
Soria found that he was unable to lead
saints life, and in fit of rage horribly
mutiIated himself, dying from loss of
blood shortly after.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

At Monclova, Coahuila, woman gave
loaded pistol to her eight year-old son to
play with, which resulted in the pistol
going off, shooting three-year old girl, a
playmate, seated near by.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
MAIL LETTINGS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Post Office Department.

WASHINGTON, ID. O., January "a, 1887.
PROPOSALS will be received at the
Contract Office at this Department until 4
p. m. of April 2, 1887, for carrying the
mails of the United States upon the routes,
and according to the schedule of arrival
and departure specified by the Depart
ment, in the State of Texas, from July /,
1887, to June 80, 1890. Lists of routes,
with schedules OF arrivals and departures,
instructions to bidders, with forms for
contracts and bonds and all other neces-
sary information, will be furnished upon
application to the Second Assistant Post
master General.
WILLIAM +, Villas,
Postmaster General.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

The other day at Irenco, Arelleno was
taking breakfast in Ell Salto, near Mazat-
Ian, when an unknown enemy shot him in
the mouth and killed him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

An American, named Marshall, wal
swindled few days ago of 81, $50 at Chi
huahua, on the false gold brick racket.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

The farmers of Monterey are prepar-
ing to raise large crop of cotton this
year, in addition to the usual corn and
other crops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

The Ell Povenir says that the M. d M
railroad will be completed to Mier by
June. Ojala ash.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

OF course, allowance must be made for
delineuents and cost of collection.
Hoping the foregoing will prove salts
factory, remain, respectfully,
A. j. JERNIGAN, Treasurer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

In the City of Mexico, Teodoro Onate,
committed suicide by cutting his throat
to pieces with carving knife.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

Smother! has your child got the croup?"
DR.. ]. II. McLean's Tar Wine Lung Balm,
is a safe and effectual remedy, pleasant to
take and rapid in its action; % cents
bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
WINTER ExrosuRE CAUSES

Coughs, Colds, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Pneu-
monia, Nsuralgs, Scistica, Lumba-
for which Benson's Capcne plasters are admitted
TO be the best remedy known. They relieve aud
cure In few hours when no other application Is
of the least benefit. Endorsed by 5000 physicians
sounding names, such az "Capsieumn "Capslcin"
or "Capsicine" Ask for Bsnson's and take no
others. Examine carefully when you buy. All
druggists SEABUhY d JOHNSON PHoPs
New York
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

The Observador, of Guanajuato, say
the yellow fever has again made its ap
pearsnce at Mazatlan.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
ThompSon's Eye Water. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24
COUNTY TREASU RER'S RE-
PORT.

Statement of Finances, and Sug-
gestions That Are of Interest.
The following is thereport of the coun
ty treasurer, as made to the commission
ers' court:
To the Honorable Commissioners Court of Travis
County, Texas:
GENTIEMEN:-In accordance with your
resolution of January 8, 1887, as follows:
COMMISSIONERS COURT,
Travis COUNTY.
Resolved, That the county treasurer is
hereby required to make and present at
the next regular meeting of the commits
sioners' court, being the second Monday
in February, 1887, a correct statement of
the financial condition of the county at
the time the new administration received
the county affairs in their charge, which
time being the twentieth day of Novem-
Der, 1886.
Approved and signed:
WILLIAM WELLMER,
@. G. Precinct No. l.
S. G. CRANBERRY,
@. @. Precinct No. g.
j. w. CLOUD,
q. G. Precinct No. 4.
1 beg leave to make the following state
ment
GENERAL REVENUE.
Cash balance on hand.....................S 1894 80
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND.
Cash balance ................ ..S 1856 92
Due King Bridge Co, bonds bearing p c. 3O,O01 90
Warrants, King Bridge Co. ........ . :. 1850 90
Warrants in favor of Eugene Bremond,
for pay of Colorado bridge, and due
and payable six years from date, June
G6, 1856 ............................. $1,000 90
Warrants due w b. FraZor. ............ 430 90
Warrants due E. F. Balley......... E. 100 90
arrants due sundry citizeng OF Austin
April j, 1887. 1900 90
Other claims outstanding (say). $40 90
Interest due and payable Jan. !, 1887, on
100000 to King Bridge Co., at Up. c.. 1850 90
| Interest que and payable Jan. J, 1857, on
$4,000, Eugene Bremond, president, u -
ga D. 14J7 5O
The assessed tax for this fund for the
wear 1896, amounts to $19,539.76.
The probable receipts, after deducting
delinq uents and paying costs for collec-
tions, will be about $4,000.
The fines and forfeitures to be received
| is very indefinite, but, judging by last
years receipts on this account, l would
estimate the probable receipts from this
source at about $1,700.
As a matter of presumption, perhaps,
on my part, in going further than your
demands require, would most respect
fully suggest that there be set aside rea-
sonable and proper amount as a sinking
fund for the extinguishment of this
debt.
The $4,000 in warrants are payable
within six years from date, June 16,
1856. To pay this amount in six annual
lnstallments would require that the sum
of S7,1666625 be set aside for the Ii
ouidation of this debt. But, for the cur
rent year, as you will perceive, this would
leave nothing for current expenses in
keeping roads and bridges in repair, and
for improvements. This submit is a
matter for you, in your wisdom and dis
erection, to deal with.
! AS to the $4,000 in per cent. bonds
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-02-24

due the King Bridge company, am not
informed as to when or how they are to
be paid. 1 would suggest, however, that
this item is matter worthy of your i'm
mediate consideration.
You will readily perceive that the man
agement of road and bridge matters is
one of the most important, and perhaps
the most difficult and complicated, with
which you will have to deal during the
present administration.
Hoping you will excuse any apparent
superrogation, or gratuitous advice, or
suggestions on my part, in regard to this
matter, will now pass to the
AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND.
Balance on hand November 20, 1886 S. 32 O3X
And next to the
COURT HOUSE AND JAIL FUND.
Balance on hand November ~, lsS6. go. SO OF
January /, 1887, interest due............. 660 90
Outstanding bonds bearing per cent 1900 %
The tax assessed for court house and
Jail purposes, for the year 1886, amounts
to $26,053.02.
The probable amount which will be paid
into the treasury, after deducting delin-
quents and cost of collection, will be, say
1924, 800, which will leave surplus after
paying outstanding bonds, of $4,000
and interest of, say $1,100. Balance, say
1,400.
Permanent school fund November 90
1885, consisted of $4,000, which was in
vested in Colorado bridge warrants, bear.
ing per cent, and was due county treas
urer $500.
Expenses for year ending November 8
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01
ATGlliDloSuIgiCdl Operation
A FATAL MISTAKE.

: The Czevezaaad (Ohio) Press,
of February 23d, 1883, pub
Ished an account of a fatal
surgical operation which caused
a great commotion among med
ical men throughout the whole
country, DR.. Thayer, the most
eminent surgeon in Cleveland,
pronouncing it scandalous. It
appears that a Mrs. King had
been suffering Sor many years
from some disease of the stom-
ach, which had resisted the
treatment of all the physicians
in attendance. The disease
commenced with q slight de-
rangement of the digestion,
with a poor appetite, followed
by peculiar indescribable dis
tress in the stomach, a feeling
that has been described as a
faint "all gone" sensation, a
sticky slime collecting about
the teeth, causing a disagree
able taste. This sensation was
not removed by food, but, on
the contrary, it was increased.
After a while the hands and
feet became cold and sticky
a cold perspiration. There
was a constant tired and Ian
guild feeling. Then followed a
dreadful nervousness, with
gloomy forebodings. Finally
the patient was unable to re-
tain any food whatever, and
there was constant pain in the
abdomen. All prescribed rem
edies failing to give relief,
consultation was held, when it
was decided that the patient
had a cancer in the stomach,
and in order tosave the patients
life an operation was justifi-
able. Accordingly, Oh the 22d
of February, 1883, the opera
ton was performed by DR..
Vance in the presence Of DR..
Tuckerman, DR.. Pe1ier, DR..
Arms, DR.. Gordon, DR.. Capner,
and DR.. Halliwell Of the Police
Board. The operation consist
ed in laying open the cavity
Of The abdomen and exposing
the stomach and bowels. When
this had been done an exarnin-
alton of the organs was made,
but to the horror and dismav
Of the doctors there was no
cancer to be found. The pa
tent did not have a cancer.
When too late the medical men
discovered that they had made
a terrible mistake; but they
sewed the parts together and
dressed the wound that they
had made, but the poor woman
sank from exhaustion and died
in a few hours. How sad it
must be for the husband Of this
poor woman to know that his
wife died from the effects of a
surgical operation that ought
never to have been performed.
Il this woman had taken the
proper remedy for Dyspepsia
and Nervous Prostitution flor
this was what the disease really
was), she would have been lv-
ing to-day. SHAKER EXTRACT OF
RooTs, or SEIeEL's CURATIVE
SYRUP, a remedy made ex-
for Dyspepsia or Indi-
gestion, has restored many such
cases to perfect health after all
other kinds of treatment have
failed. The evidence of its
in curing this class of
cases is too voluminous to be
published here; but those who
read the published evidence in
favor Of this dyspeptic remedy
do not question It's convincing
nature, and the article has an
sale.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01

At Nuremberg, lately, there was the rare
occurrence of the state confscating an inherit
ance, on the plea that the heirs were nm.
worthy of receiving the same. A connie
otherwise well to do, had maltreated a son Of
the husband by his first marriage, for the
purpose OF possessing themselves of the share
OF the boys maternal Inheritance. The bow
died III consequence of the brutal treatment ::
The father and stepmother were sentenced to
several years imprisonment, and the fisc
brought suit for the amount involved. and
won it.-New Orleans Times Democrat
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01

(1URE FOR P1LEs.-Piles are frequently preced
~ ed by sense of weight in the back, loins
and lower part Of the abdomen, causing the patti
ent to suppose he has some affection OF the kidneys
or neighborlng organs. At times, symptoms of in.
digestion are present. fatulency, uneasness of the
stomach, ETC. A moisture like perspiratiOn, pro-
ducing very disagreeable itching, after getting
warm, is a common attendant. Blind, Bleeding
and Itching Piles yield at once to the application
Of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy. which acts directly
upon the parts affected absorbing the Tumors.
allaying the intense itching, and effecting per
manent cure. Price so cents, Address the Dr.
BosaDko Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by W. M
Allen & Bro. mar 10
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01
Medicinal Water in Russ;.

st. Petersburg society has been somewhat
interested in a medicinal water discovered by
q Baron Vrevsky, and which was described
as erecting marvellous cures. In consequence
Oh ms requiring official permission to con-
nnue the use of this water, the medical COM
mittee of st. Petersburg caused it to be
analyzed, and the result of this ANALYSIS. ac-
cording to The Official Messenger, is to show
tnat this famous and universal remedy is
absolutely identical with the water of the
Neva.-Foreign Letter.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01

WILD CHERRY AND TAR-Everybody knows
w the virtues of Wild Cherry and Tar as a
relief and cure for any affection Of the Throat and
Lungs Combined with these two ingredients are
a few simple healing remedies in the composition
of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, making
just the article YOU should always have in the
house, for Coughs, Colds. Group and Bronchitis
Price so cents and $l.00. samples Free Sold by
ALLEN & BRO.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01
Too Much Art for the Dog.

: The poor little dog which had strayed from
its owner went lodging down State street the
other afternoon. The rush of travel bewil-
dered the little beast, and he was almost fran
tic with terror, when he CHANGED to stop in
front of one of the big iron lions that stand in
front of a dry goods house. The little cur
glanced upward and saw the lion scowling
down at him. With yelp of terror he
lodged across the sidewalk. Then he stopped
momeAt, glanced over his shoulder, as if to
assure himself that what he saw was not an
apparition conjured up by a disordered dog
intellect, became satisfied that the lion was
really there, and then ran bowling down the
street Art was too much for him-Chicago
News.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-04-01
The Keys of Metz.

Nine. Tussaud has secured what Won
Moltke was unable to obtain-the keys of the
fortress of Metz They were concealed at
the time of the surrender and have now been
purchased Of refugee from Metz, who had
treasured them. However, as Count Won
Moltke got the fortress, he has probably re-
covered from his chagrin at not finding the
keys-Boston Transcript.